Radiation-Tolerant, SpaceWire-Compatible Switching Fabric

TBMG-9553

04/01/2011

Abstract
Content

Current and future near-Earth and deep space exploration programs and space defense programs require the development of robust intra-spacecraft serial data transfer electronics that must be reconfigurable, fault-tolerant, and have the ability to operate effectively for long periods of time in harsh environmental conditions. Existing data transfer systems based on state-of-the-art serial data transfer protocols or passive backplanes are slow, power-hungry, and poorly reconfigurable. They provide limited expandability and poor tolerance to radiation effects and total ionizing dose (TID) in particular, which presents harmful threats to modern submicron electronics.

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"Radiation-Tolerant, SpaceWire-Compatible Switching Fabric," Mobility Engineering, April 1, 2011.
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Apr 1, 2011
Product Code
TBMG-9553
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Magazine Article
Language
English